Tamiya 35389 – 1/35 French Light Tank H39
34,00€
– Plastic model kit to build a 1/35 French Light Tank H39 Pz.Kpfw.38H 735(f) Tamiya.
– Scale plastic kit include clear parts and decals.
– Model to be assembled and painted. Glue and paint not supplied.
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The Tamiya 35389 1/35 French Light Tank H39 is a scale plastic model kit that accurately represents the Hotchkiss H39, a French light tank used during World War II. This kit offers modelers the option to build either the original French Army version or the German-captured variant, known as the Panzerkampfwagen 38H 735(f).
- Kit Features
- Scale & Dimensions: 1/35 scale; length: 138mm, width: 56mm.
- Detailed Design: The model captures the compact, rounded form of the H39 with high fidelity, based on extensive research of the actual tank.
- Turret Assembly: Features a complex turret that is realistically depicted and designed for ease of assembly, facilitated by slide molding.
- Tracks: Includes assembly-type tracks with one-piece straight sections and realistic upper sag, enhancing the model’s authenticity.
- Trench Tail: Accurately depicts the trench tail used to overcome trenches, a distinctive feature of the H39.
- Variant-Specific Parts: Provides variant-specific components such as cupola, visors, engine grille, idler wheels, suspension bogies, and antenna base, allowing modelers to choose between French or German Army specifications.
- Figures: Includes one full figure (standing French tank crew) and one torso (German tank crew scanning ahead from the cupola), adding realism to diorama displays.
- Accessories: Comes with metal chains for the recreation of the French Army tank and decals for two marking options: a French Army tank in 1940 and a German Army tank in 1945.
Historical Context
The Hotchkiss H39 was an improved version of the earlier H35, featuring a more powerful 120hp engine and an L/33 37mm gun. It served in the French Army during the early stages of World War II, including the German occupation of Norway in 1940. After France’s surrender, German forces captured and upgraded numerous H39 tanks, deploying them under the designation Panzerkampfwagen 38H 735(f) in various theaters of war.
This model kit is ideal for enthusiasts interested in World War II armor, offering a high level of detail and the flexibility to depict either French or German versions of the H39.
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